■ Head to head: This is the second of three meetings. The Pistons won the first, 103-83, Nov. 18 at the Palace.

■ Miscellany: The Pistons have won three straight at home against the Celtics . . . Monroe had 20 points and 13 rebounds in the Nov. 18 matchup . . . The Pistons (14-25) have gone 6-4 in their last 10 games.